Winter Storm Warning in NYC and Southern NY State
Active for next 13 hours
Locations: Bronx; Kings (Brooklyn); New York (Manhattan); Northern Nassau; Northern Queens; Richmond (Staten Is.); Southern Nassau; Southern Queens
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Posted 1 hour, 17 minutes ago – National Weather Service
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Winter Storm to impact the region through tonight.
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 am EST Wednesday.
Locations: New York City and western Long Island.
Hazard types: Heavy snow and blowing snow.
Accumulations: snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches.
Winds: north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Wind chills, as low as 10 below zero late tonight.
Temperatures: dropping through teens to around 10 above by Daybreak.
Visibilities: one quarter mile or less at times.
Timing: snowfall will continue through tonight, tapering off early Wednesday morning. The Heaviest snowfall will occur late through this evening.
Impacts: falling, blowing, and drifting snow will cause hazardous travel and walking conditions across the area. Impacting the late afternoon and evening commute. Snow removal will be difficult this afternoon through tonight. Prolonged exposure to frigid cold and low wind chills could cause Frost Bite. Dress Appropriately.